This article appeared in the AZ Daily Star newspaper here in Tucson, Monday, 7/22/24. It is very motivating on the benefits of strength training for older adults. There is also a segment about swollen ankles if that is of interest. If the printing is too small hold pointer just above the article and hit the plus sign +.
Vonda Wright is an MD with a great youtube video on healthy aging with the main ingredients of a healthy diet, and exercise – check it out below: https://youtu.be/ZK481WtfyL0?si=WeTGBqQ1Zt7diA31
Also, an excellent TED Talk about long term health is by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon titled – “The Midlife Muscle Crisis – Why We’ve Gotten Obesity All Wrong”. She contends that obesity is mainly a muscle problem, not a fat problem. Check it out below – https://youtu.be/rvHfNEX09Iw?si=PdJ5OXJ_MTu33hDg
Here is another great video from Village Fitness & Physical Therapy that reiterates the importance of strength training for a healthy long life – https://youtu.be/g6mj4Fx6TQY?si=WzbR-PiPKyUa4ZRZ
More inspiration for older age fitness is provided by this 99 year old crossfit athlete, take a look – https://youtu.be/_OUdO2Y_Mm8?si=NRRAVvkOaCnTslE8